Natalie Makardish, M.A., RYT I encourage my students to invite compassion within the parts of…that usually welcome self-criticism, self-sabotage and self-hate. One of my dancers approached me regarding the ACE Awards this year and I replied with, 'gather the dancers.' It was very moving for me to be on the other side of encouragement, especially from former and current students. Some I have worked with for many years and others the first time. Every individual in this piece volunteered their time to share their voice through my movement vocabulary. They have an understanding that sharing our stories, uncomfortable or not, is a very powerful invitation to relate and connect with others. This piece offers a space for the dancers to move through discomfort and challenges within their individual lives. As I empower them to love themselves in their darkest spaces, they empower me to do the same. We present: 'Revolt'Read More

STABILIS is a piece I set on the EDGE Scholarship students of 2016. I had…really great group of athletic dancers and wanted to play with levels, floorwork, counterbalance and the idea of instability. I was selected as a finalist for the ACE Awards in 2016 and would be happy to show my work once again this yearRead More